Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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